Thomas Jefferson-President 1801. Louisiana Territory- France for 15 million James Madison 1808 War of 1812: 1.New country recognized. 2. United States.

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Thomas Jefferson-President Louisiana Territory- France for 15 million James Madison 1808 War of 1812: 1.New country recognized. 2. United States grew. 3.Industry grew. 4. Indians defeated.

Land Fever: Georgians wanted LAND! Domain- land that belonged to the gov’t. Lottery land west of the Oconee. YAZOO LAND FRAUD: -Four land companies bribed the gov’t to Sell them 50 million acres. -Yazoo river-land west of Ga. to the Miss. -Given to settlers in land lottery.

-Bill was repealed. Legislators thrown out of office, records burned, money returned to state treasury. -Ga. Seemed to be in a 19 yr. Dispute. Gave up or ceded land west of the Chattahoochee river. Lost land and money. (Lead to “Trail of Tears.”)

Headright System Every white male 1000 acres of land Every white male 1000 acres of land 1803 land lottery for land west of Oconee river land lottery for land west of Oconee river.

Western Territory Ga, AL, Miss land Ga, AL, Miss land 1802 Georgia gave up this land to federal gov’t for 1.25 million 1802 Georgia gave up this land to federal gov’t for 1.25 million

Dahlonega Gold Rush Gold found on Cherokee land Gold found on Cherokee land Led to Trail of Tears Led to Trail of Tears

ECONOMIC GROWTH: -Cotton and Tobacco main crops. -King Cotton Eli Whitney (near Savannah) Cotton Gin -Cyrus McCormik grain reaper in Va. -Transportation-horse, boat, railroad, stagecoaches. (RR not liked)